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Synonyms & Similar Words
terror
fear
fright
dread
alarm
panic
anxiety
apprehension
trepidation
awe
shock
disgust
repulsion
distaste
aversion
abhorrence
loathing
detestation
hatred
revulsion
phobia
scare
intimidation
menace
threat
unease
discomfort
uneasiness
apprehensiveness
nervousness
timidity
cowardice
spinelessness
Meaning of Horror
The primary meaning of the word "Horror" is an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
Definitions
- A feeling of intense fear, shock, or disgust: the horror of the accident stayed with her for years
- A thing that evokes such a feeling: the horrors of war
- Intense dislike or disapproval: she had a horror of spiders
Etymology of Horror
The word "Horror" originates from the Old French word "horror," which is derived from the Latin word "horror," meaning a shuddering or trembling, and is related to the Latin word "horridus," meaning rough or bristly
Historically, the word "Horror" was used to describe a feeling of intense fear or repulsion, and has been used in English since the 15th century to convey a sense of shock, disgust, or dread
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster filled her with horror
- The movie was a horror film that scared the audience
- The thought of public speaking filled him with horror